Olibanum oil

At a glance

Olibanum oil, also known as frankincense oil, is a fragrance ingredient used in perfumery for its resinous and woody notes, often to add depth and warmth to compositions

One of several trade forms of Olibanum catalogued here, see the full family โ†’

Category
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
Origin
Exudate/Resin
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
8016-36-2
Profile
woody, earthy, resinous
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01